Learn to Crochet - Basic Skills
This 4-week course introduces beginners to basic crochet skills that will prepare them for more advanced projects.
Lydia Holloway
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(156)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. Each lesson will be accompanied by a practice project. Students will be evaluated on their mastery of the associated lesson by their ability to successfully complete the project.Assessment
Students will be assessed at the end of the course to determine if there are any skills they still need to develop and to advise them on the skills they should focus on learning next, based on their learning goals.Class Experience
Beginner Level
(Please read entire class description. Supply list is available below.) Learn To Crochet: Basic Skills is a 4-week course that covers the fundamental skills of crochet, including chaining, basic stitches, and increasing/decreasing. Students will receive live instruction once a week during the class meeting, and have the option of additional support via the classroom or direct message throughout the duration of the enrollment period. By the end of this course, enrolled learners should have the basic skills and knowledge they need to successfully create a variety of beginner crochet projects, including blankets, scarves, coasters, simple toys, and much more! (NOTE: I use US Terminology for all crochet terms.)
Learning Goals
Students should have a basic proficiency with crochet that will allow them to complete beginner projects.Students should have enough fundamental knowledge of crochet to be able to continue learning skills independently.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Crochet
In this lesson, we will learn some of the important terminology used in crochet, learn how to make chains, and build our motor skills to prepare us for future lessons. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Single Crochet Stitch
In this lesson, we'll learn how to make the "single crochet" stitch on the row and practice with a simple project, 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Double Crochet Stitch
In this lesson, we will learn how to make the "double crochet" stitch on the row and practice with a simple project. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Increases and Decreases
In this lesson, we will learn about increases and decreases, and how to use them to change the shape of our projects. We will finish the lesson with a practice project. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance is recommended for the use of sharp tools, such as scissors.
Pre-Requisites
Students should know how to tie a slipknot before our first class. A video will be provided in the welcome post for those that need to learn.
Supply List
REQUIRED SUPPLIES (Students must have the required supplies at the beginning of the first lesson, or they will not be able to participate in the class.) • Medium Weight (also called Worsted Weight or 4 weight) acrylic yarn in a light or bright color. Avoid dark colors (especially black) at first, as they are hard for beginners to see and work with. RECOMMENDED: Premier Basix Worsted or Red Heart Super Saver • A 5.5 mm crochet hook (also known as US i/9) You may size up to a 6mm or 6.5 mm as well. --NOTE: Students with impaired motor skills may find it easier to work with a thicker yarn and larger hook. If you think this applies to your learner, please message me for advice on a bulky yarn and appropriate hook that are easy to work with.☺ • Scissors • Yarn needles. (Note: Yarn needles are exceptionally good at disappearing. I recommend purchasing extras and storing them in a tote or caddy that is easy to find!) OPTIONAL SUPPLIES • Stitch markers. These can be purchased from most craft suppliers, or you can use household items like paper clips and bobby pins instead. Stitch markers make it easier to complete some projects. • Plastic beads. Some of the practice projects we will do will have the option of adding beads. They are not necessary for success, but can be a fun addition!
Joined July, 2020
4.8
156reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Greetings! I'm Lydia Holloway, a professional graphic designer, illustrator, writer, and educator. You can call me "Miss Lydia" and my pronouns are she/her!
I've been crafting, drawing, crocheting, sewing, and basically learning as much as I can about as many things as I can for as long as I can remember. As passionate as I am about creative pursuits, I am even more excited to share what I have learned with others. I have been teaching on OutSchool since 2020, and have taught enrichment activities to K-6th (USA) students since 2011. Prior to that, I was a private tutor, teaching arts and crafts out of my home.
I cover a wide range of subjects and have extremely diverse interests, but I have one simple, fundamental belief behind my myriad pursuits: I want to learn how to make, grow, and produce as many things for myself as I can. And I want to share that knowledge with others!
I was born and raised in Kansas, the daughter of two educators, one teaching junior high science and the other teaching art and elementary English. Although I initially pursued a career in graphic design, the call to teaching was too strong to resist. In 2011, I fell into what would end up being my dream job: assisting with the local after-school program. I remained with the program for a decade, teaching arts, crafts, science, and more to a diverse group of in-person learners.
I believe the greatest gift we can give the next generation is the ability to create, not just in the practical sense, but in the sense of overcoming mental and emotional hurdles that would otherwise stifle us. I teach my students to create freely, for the joy of it, as well as giving them the practical skills they need to accomplish their goals. We are empowered by knowing how to create things for ourselves, and we are enriched by the freedom to create without self-consciousness. Art is neither good nor bad: it simply is, and by creating it, we are allowed to "just be" as well.Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $80 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-6 learners per class
